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Patent GB-189726557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machinery for the Manufacture or Sharpening of Star-bit Rock-drills.
Inventor: PALMER HARRY OWEN
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 26,557. Palmer, H. O. Nov. 13. Forging.-Relates to a machine for making or sharpening star-bit rock drills. The heated bar is held by gripping-jaws n on a slide which feeds it between four dies g to form the star section end, while a fifth die h f i n i s h e s the cutting-edge s The dies g are carried by hammer blocks f on levers h which are oscillated by means of links j connecting them to the main piston-rod d. To this rod the die k is directly attached. The gripping-jaws n are pivoted on the slide l, and are closed on the bar by a cam-groove in a plate n<3> fixed to the frame. A block O holds the bar, and is adjustable by the catch and rack O<3> on the slide. This slide is fed forward automatically by ratchet mechanism worked from a cam-groove on one of the hammer blocks f and acting through spur gearing r on the feed-screw m. The pawl in this gear is tripped by a sliding rod worked by the slide at the end of the feed, and the slide is then returned by a hand-wheel connected to the gearing r. The slide valve u for the steam cylinder is worked from the cam plate x pivoted on the piston-rod d. The groove in this contains a pivoted switch bar x<3>, and acts on a roller carried by the links u<6>; u<5>, of which the former is pivoted to the frame and the latter to the bell crank u' through which the motion is transmitted to the valve. To adjust the stroke, the cam plate is tilted on the piston-rod by the link y<3> and hand-lever y. A second hand-lever z controls the steam-supply valve. In the gear as described in the Provisional Specification, the bell crank is carried by the piston-rod instead of being mounted on the frame.
Patent GB-189729113-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Bending Plates, the Machine being also applicable for Bending Tubes and Bars.
Inventor: SUTTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-12-09
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 29,113. Sutton, A. Dec. 9. Bending.-Plates are bent between shaped rollers 2, 3 geared together and driven by any suitable means. The roller 3 is mounted at the upper end in a standard 14, and at the lower end in a bracket 13 connected by bolts passing through slots in the table 1<a> to the standard 14, which is adjustable in position by screw 17. The upper end of the roller 2 is adjustable by a wedge 19<a> and screw 20 in a bracket 23 secured to the standard 14. The plate is held while being bent by a screw 27 and bar 26 provided with a projection fitting in a slotted plate 30 let into the table and fast to the bottom of the roller 2. Tubes and tee-iron bars may be bent by forming grooves in the rollers.
Patent GB-189803913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Flat Bars of Iron or Steel, and in Rolls to be used for that purpose.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 3913. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Feb. 16. Rolling.-To produce iron or steel bars of true rectangular section without burr &c., a billet is first roughly rolled to a rectangular section and then passed successively through the spaces 1, 2, 3, Fig. 6, between collared rolls, which successively reduce it in section and produce a section with inclined sides. The bar is then passed through rolls, Fig. 7, the top and bottom angles of the rolls being slightly flattened. These rolls flatten a pair of opposite corners, and true up one side. The bar is then passed through a second pair of rolls, with grooves 5 forming a true rectangular section, which slightly reduce the bar and true up the remaining side, the flattened corners being squared at the same time without burring &c.
Patent GB-189805984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine, Pump, or Blower.
Inventor: FORTUNESCO NICOLAS JEAN
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 5984. Fortunesco, N. J., and Beresteyn, H. van. March 11. Steam-generator fireboxes.-The firebox of the vertical cylindrical boiler E<1> is constructed with depending, annular, conical water-chambers L', M', the water-spaces in each being in communication by short tubes P'. The space M<1> is connected with the circumferential water-space of the firebox by the passages P<3>, S<1>. The whole is enclosed by a casing G<1> which serves to receive, through flues P<2>, the gases from the burner D<1>. The gases escape by the outlet H<1>.
Patent GB-189814177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Mechanism and Hubs for Velocipede Wheels.
Inventor: RENOUF PHILIP LOUIS
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-06-27
Abstract: 14,177. Renouf, P. L. June 27. Clutches; driving-mechanism.-Relates to 'free 'wheel' driving-mechanism and back - pedalling brakes. The mechanism is mainly enclosed in the hub. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a sleeve A, carrying or formed in one with the chain-wheel C, is mounted on ball bearings on the axle. Part of the sleeve forms cams for rollers c working in a sleeve d fixed to the hub, and arranged so as to drive in a forward direction. Split sleeves e, e<1> serve to keep the rollers in position. The end of the sleeve A carries a bearing-piece F free to slide on keyways to allow adjustment of the bearings. This piece is recessed to receive balls or rollers which bear on the inclined inner surfaces of segmental,pieces H carried by a fixed plate G, which are forced outwards by backpedalling so as to bear on the inside of the hub end. In a modification, the sleeve A is also fitted with a reverse clutch, which acts to expand a helical band against the inside of the hub. In another arrangement, balls and cam surfaces are arranged so as to force together a series of sliding discs or blocks mounted on the hub and sleeve A respectively. The reverse clutch may be used to actuate an ordinary hand brake.
Patent GB-189818591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: QUATANNEN-MOENS RAPHAEL
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,591. Quatannens-Moens, R., and Carreer-Dilger, E. Aug. 30. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus adapted for domestic or public use. The generator consists of a tank N surmounted by a casing in which is mounted a carbide-containing drum A divided radially and transversely into compartments a arranged in helicoidal rows. On the axle of the drum is fixed a ratchet-wheel x bearing numbers for indicating the number of compartments still undischarged. A pin mounted between two bars a<1>, a<11> engages the teeth of the wheel x when the bars are raised by a crank shaft p connected with the bell U of a gas holder by a chain E. The wheel X is also connected with a counterweight, which prevents the drum A from overbalancing when partially discharged. The compartments d are closed by hinged covers a', a<2>, which are retained in the closed position by pivoted spring-formed catches B. As the drum is rotated, these catches are in turn tripped by a bar J<1>, and the contents of the corresponding compartments fall upon and open pivoted valves c which are counterbalanced so as to close again immediately. The carbide falls thence upon a cone c<11> which prevents the gases from passing up into the carbide chamber. The covers a<1>, a', &c. are closed by hand after recharging, and the tripping-rod J<1> is turned out of the way during this operation. The gas produced passes by the pipe J to a perforated pipe at the bottom of an annular washing-chamber G surrounding the generator, and thence it passes by a pipe S into the holder. From the holder it passes by a pipe Y to a purifier V<1> charged in ascending order with sulphate of iron, wadding, and a dish filled with calcium chloride. The vessel L<1> is charged with water, and is connected with the pipe Y by branches y and y<1> and a cock K<11>. It is used as a bubbling- device for detecting leakage or open cocks in the distributing-pipes.
Patent GB-189818734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper-folding Machines.
Inventor: GERLACH ALFRED
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 18,734. Gerlach, A., [Rehwoldt, F.]. Sept. 1. Folding paper.-Relates to machines for folding paper several times. Fig. 1 shows a machine having three folding-blades A, B, and C, and three corresponding sets of folding rollers A<1>, B<1>, and C'. These are so arranged that each set folds at right-angles to the next preceding or succeeding set. A delivery trough or box G is arranged to rotate on a pivot e, so that it may be turned into the position shown in Fig. 1, to receive the thrice-folded papers from the rollers C', or into a position at right-angles so as to receive the twicefolded sheets from the rollers B<1>. The plunger g of the trough G is operated in one position by the hooked rod f<1>, and in the other position by a rod f. The rod f<1> is operated directly by the cam D', and the same cam operates the rod f<1> through the rod f<5>, bell-crank lever f link f and bellcrank lever f<2>. Tapes a, b carry the sheets from one folding set to the next, and when the sheets are to be delivered after the second fold the tapes b are moved to one side out of the way, where they are held by the clip e<1>, as shown in broken lines.
Patent GB-189823001-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draught Screen for Gas Burners.
Inventor: GOODSON JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 23,001. Goodson, J. Nov. 1. Gas lamps and burners.-The flames of argand and other burners are protected from draughts by a screen or baffle, which is constructed in two parts a, e to facilitate cleaning, and is so supported relatively to the burner c as to surround the air inlet passages of the lamp or burner.
Patent GB-189906373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: PANDEL JAN
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 6373. Pandel, J. March 24. Boiler &c. furnaces; grates; smoke-consuming.- The firebox or furnace chamber, which is preferably of horse-shoe shape as shown, is constructed with several grates one above another, the bars being further apart in the upper grates than in the lower. Conveying air passages c, d, e, fitted with dampers, convey air to the firebridge f, and air is also conveyed to openings in the crown through side passages g and h. At starting, each grate is fed with fuel through its own door, but afterwards the top grate only is fed, the fire on the others being maintained by fuel which drops through. Openings b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3> into the air channel d serve as vents in case of the upper grates being choked. The invention is of general application, but its use in connection with boilers, zinc forges, lime kilns, and cement ovens is mentioned in the Specification.
Patent GB-189907267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capstan Rests for Lathes and similar Machine Tools.
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7267. Pittler, J. W. von, and Leipziger Werkzeug-Maschinen-Fabrik vorm. W. von Pittler. April 6. Lathes; tool holders.-A capstan rest, such as is described in Specification No. 8158, A.D. 1896, for lathes and similar machine tools, has a toothed ring C mounted in an annulus K on a slide K<1>. The ring can be rotated by a hand-wheel F<1> and pinion F, and is held in any desired position by a pin G such as is described in the prior Specification. which engages one of a number of recesses C' and is disengaged by a cam handle G<1>. Holes C<2>, corresponding to the recesses C', are provided to receive tool-holders R, R<1> in which the tools are mounted, the holders being secured by screws,f, which can be operated by keys h, h<1> passed through the annulus. By operating the slide screw d, either the front or back tool can be advanced to the work L.
Patent GB-189907268-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin Freed Apparatus for the Sale of Newspapers, Periodicals and the like.
Inventor: ARGLES ALICE MARY
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 7268. Argles, A. M. April 6. Sale apparatus for newspapers and periodicals. Every newspaper lies on a separate shelf C exposed on the front of a casing A, and is held in place by a claw D which forms part of a lever F hinged within the casing. A spring E tends to tilt the lever, and a swivelling bell crank G beneath it supports it. Coin action.-A coin thrust through a slot in the casing turns the bell crank G so as to let the spring E free the claw from the paper.
Patent GB-189909028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Copal Varnish and other like Varnishes, and Solvents applicable therefor.
Inventor: BANNER SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 9028. Banner, S. April 29. Varnishes. - In making varnish from copal asphalt or gum, the asphalt is fused, and linseed oil is added as usual. After boiling, the mass is cooled to 240‹-270‹ F., and a quantity of a hydrocarbon boiling slightly above this temperature is added, the mixture being then cooled to the atmospheric temperature. A mixture of high and low boiling point hydrocarbons having the required flash point is then added. In this way a quantity of hydrocarbon of low flash point can be used, the mixture having a sufficiently high flash point. The light hydrocarbon causes the varnish to dry rapidly.
Patent GB-189922450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Stocks and Screw Cutting Dies.
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 22,450. Anderson, W. R. Nov. 10. Screwing.-The dies C, C<1> are mounted in the body A, which may be attached to a machine or provided with handles B for hand use. The dies slide longitudinally in a recess in the body, and are adjusted by a transversely-sliding plate D provided with projections 8 which engage with the inclined grooves 7 in the dies. The plate D is slid in undercut grooves 10 by the lever E slotted at a, b, c, for the screws d, f, g respectively. The screws d, g screw into the body A, and the screw f screws into the plate D. Openings are made at 5 and 12 in the body A and plate D respectively for the passage of the rod or pipe which is being screw-threaded.
Patent GB-189923057-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Fermenting Process especially for use in Brewing.
Inventor: MEYER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,057. Me er, A. Nov. 18. Drawings to Specification. Brewing.-Relates to a fermenting process especially for use in brewing, and consists in supplying the small quantity of air necessary for fermentation through pipes or cocks provided with extremely-fine bores.
Patent GB-189923172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bags, Baskets, or Receptacles for Loading, Transporting, Packing, or Storing Coal, Grain, and other Materials.
Inventor: SCULLY JOHN S
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 23,172. Scully, J. S. Nov. 21. Sacks and like bags for loading, transporting, packing, and storing coal, grain, and other materials. A cylindrical bag 2 of network, sacking, or other flexible material is provided with a flat or curved bottom 3 and with a central rod or cord 4, which is securely fixed to the bottom 3, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, and is provided with a loop at each end, whereby the receptacle may be suspended in the upright position, to facilitate filling, or in the inverted position, for emptying. The mouth is arranged to be drawn together by means of a cord or wire 10, or is made in two parts hinged together. By the use of this invention, coal may be rapidly loaded on board ship and securely lashed in the hold or on the open deck; it may also be readily recovered from sunken vessels.
Patent GB-189924229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clippers for Hedge Clipping or the like.
Inventor: JURITSCH JOHANN
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,229. Juritsch, J., and Ohrfandl, A. Dec. 5. Shears.-Relates to a form of shears for clipping hedges. Three blades a, b, and c are attached to one handle, and two blades d and e are attached to the other handle. The blades are connected together by the pivot f and nut g. The outer edges of the blades a and c are not sharpened. The other blades are sharpened at both sides.
Patent GB-190001524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 1524. Hargreaves, J. H., and Hudson, J. G. Jan. 24. Pistons.-Relates to metallic spring packing. Within a recess formed between the junk-ring D and piston body A is lodged an inner abutment ring G, which is solid. The periphery of this ring is formed with two inclined surfaces against which the divided packing-rings K, L bear. Clearance is allowed between the rings and the recess in which they lie, and between the cut ends of the rings, the latter being closed by overlapping tongue-pieces N. In grooves in the piston and junk-ring, spring rings R, S are placed. These rings are rather larger in diameter than the grooves, and are contracted by being forced into place, the reaction serving to press the packing-rings K, L against the inclined faces of the ring G, whereby they are kept tight.
Patent GB-190004486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perambulators.
Inventor: GERRICH JOHN KELLER
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4486. Gerrich, J. K. March 9. Perambulators.-Relates to means for steering perambulators without raising the front wheels from the ground. The spindles D, Fig. 2, of the front wheels are pivoted to the forked ends b of the axle B, and carry plates d' having lugs e to which the bar E is pivoted. By operating the guided cord P, the shaft G is rotated, and this motion causes the bar E to slide, thus turning the spindles D. The bar E receives its motion from the shaft G by a crossed cord J, or by the rack and pinion shown in Fig. 6, in which the handle T rotates the shaft G by the bevel gearing shown. Springs return the spindles D to the normal position shown in Fig. 2, when the handles are released.
Patent GB-190006912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving and the Mountings of Gears-driven Traction and similar Engines, and Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-04-12
Abstract: 6912. Tasker & Sons, W., and Brown, W. April 12. Traction engines; motor road vehicles.-Consists of means for ensuring that the proper meshing of the spur-wheels of the driving-gear is not affected by the movements of the spring-supported driven wheels. The countershaft is carried in a sleeve D, coupled by links to the main axle bearings, and capable of movement in slots E formed in the side plates of the engine concentric with the preceding shaft. The parallel motion of the sleeve D is secured either by means of inclined plates h, h<1> sliding in corresponding slots in the walls of the slots E, and connected to a rod H sliding in a groove d in the sleeve D ; or, in a modification, by means of bell-crank levers I, I<1>, pivoted as shown to the sleeve D and coupled by a link K, their free ends engaging in slots in the engine frame. In another modification, suitable also for motor cars, the one or more intermediate shafts are carried in sleeves sliding in slots as described, the sleeves being connected by levers pivoted at the motor shaft, and connected at their other ends by links to the main axle.
Patent GB-190010545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Switches or Keys for Electric Lampholders.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,545. Oppenheimer, H., [Actiengesellschaft Mix & Genest]. June 9. Switches.-A four-fold break is obtained in the switches or keys of lamp-holders by the arrangement shown. A drum a is fitted with two conducting-plates b, b, and on it rub four springs c, d, e, e<1>. When the switch is on, the current enters at c, and passes along b to e, thence to e<1>, and back along the second plate b to the spring contact d.
Patent GB-190012860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Coagulation of the Suspended Matter in Liquids.
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,860. Lake, H. H., [Jewell Export Filter Co.]. July 17. Water, purifying; liquids, purifying.-Relates to the purification of water, sewage, &c., of the kind in which the impurities are removed by coagulation and subsequent filtration or the like. Carbonic acid is passed through water in a vessel containing iron, and the coagulant ferric hydrate is precipitated from the iron carbonate produced, either by the oxygen, free ammonia, or alkalies present in the water treated, or by lime. A preferred form of apparatus is described. Carbonic acid supplied by the fan B, and water by the pipe A, enter the rotary mixer C containing iron, and the iron-carbonate solution flows by the pipe G into the main water pipe E and tank F. Lime-water, if necessary, is supplied at K from a saturator H, comprising a supply pipe I having its outlets near the bottom of the tank.
Patent GB-190013598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Automatic Regulation of the Water Supply of Steam Generators.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,598. Clarkson, T. July 28. Feedwater, controlling.-The pressure of steam acting on a diaphragm C closes the valve D<1> when it rises above a certain point. The diaphragm presses against a plate E on the valve spindle, which is pressed upwards by the adjustable spring G. In a modification, a piston replaces the diaphragm. The valve D' may control the suction or delivery of the feed-pump, acting in the latter case as a bye-pass ; or the apparatus may act to vary the stroke of the pump. The application to a flash generator for motor vehicles is specially mentioned.
Patent GB-190019215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pens for use in Recording Instruments.
Inventor: SAYERS HENRY MANNINGTON
Filed: 1900-10-26
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 19,215. Sayers, H. M., and Sudworth, S. Oct. 26. Pens for recording-instruments. Fig. 2 shows a side view of the pen. The pivoted pointing-arm carries a stirrup 3 to receive pivots 5<a> secured to the capillary tube 4, which is also held by the clip 9. The capillary tube 4, which carries an ink reservoir 6 and an adjustable weight 8, terminates in a finely-perforated bulb or projection 4<b> for marking the recording-strip. In a pen for use in a horizontal position, the ink reservoir is put at right-angles to the run of the tube, the adjustable weight is placed at the end, the tube is pivoted in slots in a casing attached to the pointing- arm, and the pen point is held in contact with the recording-strip by means of a light spring.
Patent GB-190023837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw Setting Machines.
Inventor: BUEHL WILHELM GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 23,837. B³hl, W. G. Dec. 31. Saws, setting.-Relates to an apparatus for setting the teeth with an automatic feed for the saw, and shown in plan in Fig. 2. The studs l, l<1> which set the teeth are mounted on the vertical arm of a bell-crank lever e, which is reciprocated by the eccentric d, the eccentric shaft c being turned by hand or power. The saw m is held in a vice g mounted on the frame of the apparatus, and the saw is fed on tooth by tooth by means of a pawl m<1>, which is actuated by projections p<1> on the face of the cam p.
Patent GB-190101062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Pianoforte, Organ and like Actions.
Inventor: OVER WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1062. Over, W., Eady, L. R., and Webbe, W. H. Jan. 16. Organs and like instruments; pianofortes.- Rubbing or other movable parts of the action which are in contact with other parts are covered with burnished celluloid attached by a cement which may be made of dissolved celluloid.